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Shout Out for SEND (SOfS) is a youth voice programme in Buckinghamshire that empowers children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to share their experiences and influence local decision-making. It is part of the Youth Participation Strategy and connects directly with the SEND Partnership Board, ensuring young people’s voices shape policies and services. SOfS runs various activities, including: Monthly meetings with young people who volunteer as Shout Out for SEND Reps. School workshops...

Your Voice Matters: Shaping Accessible Education for Every Child Every child deserves the chance to thrive in school. Local authorities have a legal duty under The Equality Act 2010 to prepare an Accessibility Strategy for the maintained schools and settings they oversee. We know that parents and carers have invaluable insights into what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. We are inviting you to join our pre-consultation event, where your...

Carers Bucks Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. Carers Bucks are holding events which celebrate this year’s theme “Caring for Equality,” they're hosting three in-person events and two online sessions, filled with...

The Government's 'Pathways to work' consultation is live. It outlines the government's proposals to reform the benefits system, to reduce economic inactivity and support individuals with health conditions or disabilities in accessing employment opportunities. It has significant implications for many in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP), and the stated cuts are likely to lead to increased poverty and dependence on the VCSE sector to fill the gaps. This is now out for consultation,...

The House of Lords review of the Autism Act The House of Lords Autism Act Committee is reviewing the Autism Act and wants to find out if it is working for autistic people. With the support of a Community Advisory Panel, Autism Action have created a survey to help respond as clearly as possible to the committee, including the opinions of as many autistic people and their supporters as we can. How can you get involved? We...

You can view our April newsletter here for all the latest events and insights into FACT's work as well as ways you can get involved and have your voice heard.

Are you a parent or carer of a child with ADHD? Join our two-part webinar series, designed to provide practical strategies for supporting your child at home. This series will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help both you and your child thrive. These sessions will be recorded and made available to everyone who registers, so even if you cannot make the live streamed session, you won't miss out. Buckinghamshire ADHD Project Flyer 3 Parenting Sessions...

FACT Bucks attended the national Parent Carer Forum to keep in touch with national initiatives and learn more about SEND developments. The slides and information are below. View the presentation from the ‘What Works in SEND: Holding onto hope’ presented by Amanda Allard, Director, Council for Disabled Children. View Amanda Allard's Slides here View the presentation from the ‘NNPCF and Contact update’ with NNPCF Co-Chairs & Olivia Newbolt of Contact View the Contact And...